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Attendees will learn to build a computer from scraps! They will also learn to troubleshoot common household electronic ex: TV’s, game consoles, cell phones etc… We will assemble a computer and learn what components are needed to power it on. Attendees will gain the knowledge and skills required to identify types of components such as a motherboard, hard disk, memory, power supply, Input / Output devices, and how those components work in relation to the devices they are connected to. Students will walk away with the fundamentals of building a computer. Building a computer is fun, affordable, and empowering.

You’ll learn:

What each PC component does

IT Terminology

How to implement Scientific Method according to TEKS standards

How to assemble PC from start to finish with hands-on experience

Hardware

Four common issues if your PC doesn’t boot

How to access and use the BIOS

STEM & 21st Century Skills Development

Creativity

Problem Solving

Project Planning

Critical thinking

Our cross curriculum lessons include Texas Essential Knowledge Skills (TEKS) to help enrich student learning, and to work as a resource for educational establishments.

Visit our website brightstartproject.org to see the TEKS relations.

FAQs

Is there an age requirement to enter the Workshop?

Currently, the Program is for youth ages of 8-16.

What happens if the tickets to the Workshop are sold out?

Due to the limited amount of equipment we have, we can only work with 8 students at a time. Fortunately, we will be having other sessions for this workshop withing the next month or two.